COLTON HIGH SCHOOL
Colton High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Colton Joint Unified school district, located in Colton, CA with about 1,956 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 97 teachers, Colton High has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Colton High School, located at 777 W. Valley Blvd. in Colton, California, is a historic cornerstone of the Colton Joint Unified School District. As one of the oldest high schools in the region, it carries a deep sense of tradition and community identity. The school serves a diverse student body and is known for its "Yellowjacket" spirit, which fosters a strong sense of pride among current students and alumni alike. The campus has undergone significant modernization over the years, aiming to provide students with updated facilities that support both rigorous academic programs and a wide variety of extracurricular activities.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Colton High School is deeply integrated into the fabric of the surrounding city. It offers a comprehensive range of athletic programs, performing arts, and career-technical education pathways designed to prepare students for college and the workforce. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to student success and community engagement, serving as a hub for local events and maintaining a long-standing reputation for being a vital institution in the Inland Empire.
For more information, contact Colton High at (909) 580-5005 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Colton, CA 92324-2251
(909) 580-5005
COLTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Colton, CA with about 1,956 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Colton Joint Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,956
- Teachers:
- 97.51
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,956 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COLTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 92.6%
- White
- 3.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.